Mid Century Oak Bentwood Windsor Barrel Back Swivel Bankers Office Desk Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Featuring a curved spindle back similar to antique saloon chairs with integrated contoured armrests, and a heavy-duty adjustable iron mechanism.
Oak
Stunning Redwood Sheraton Revival Chesterfield Library Armchair Part of a Suite
By Sheraton Revival
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning solid Rosewood Sheraton revival style Chesterfield buttoned armchair dating from 1900 This item is part of a suite, I have one sin...
Upholstery
4 Antique American Oak Windsor Bow Back Chairs Saloon Pub Tavern Caboose Seats
Located in Dayton, OH
This is a beautiful set of four vintage continuous-bow farmhouse Windsor-style dining chairs, masterfully crafted from solid quarter-sawn oak. The chairs highlight an exceptional lev...
Oak
FOUR STUNNING ANTIQUE GOLD & SILVER LEAF EMBROIDERED FRENCH LOUIS DINING CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional suite of four French Louis oak, antique painted Saloon or dining chairs with exquisite gold...
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid Century Executive Swivel Office Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Newly reupholstered in a sophisticated Saloon Blue Leather, this chair not only offers a fresh touch to its vintage charm but also promises durability and comfort.
Metal
White Star Line Saloon Chair
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A solid, carved, walnut saloon chair from HMHS Britannic, sister ship to the Titanic.
Walnut
Sold
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 19.5 in
4 Antique American Oak Barrel Back Saloon Pub Tavern Caboose Captains Chairs Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Bentwood spindle arm caboose chairs also saw service in the old firehouses, saloons, and pubs of the day.
Oak
Sold
H 34.06 in W 19.49 in D 21.46 in
Eight Beresford & Hicks Chesterfield Green Leather Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Beresford & Hicks
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of eight Beresford & Hicks Chesterfield cattle hide leather mahogany framed dining chairs Handmade in England using traditiona...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 24 in
Statton Solid Cherry Windsor Barrel Back Farmhouse Dining Arm Chairs Tavern Pub
By Statton Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
"7 Vintage Statton solid cherry barrel back saloon or Caboose dining arm chairs, circa mid 20th cenutry.
Cherry
Ocean liner saloon chair for P & O
Located in London, GB
A teak and cast iron revolving ocean liner saloon chair for P & O, circa 1900. The chair's back is carved with the P & O shipping company symbol (The Peninsular and Oriental Steam ...
Brass, Iron
Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs Antique Balloon Back 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Victorian arm chairs with distinctive balloon backs Circa 1880 on this classic pair of Victorian saloon chairs Would be a his and hers set as one design is slighly d...
Wood
Sold
H 32 in W 16.5 in D 18 in
Spindle Back Chairs Antique Accent Primitive Farmhouse Saloon Tavern Inn Rustic
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A pair of antique handmade table chairs, not quite matching, procured from the Maryland Eastern Shore. We have put glides on one chair to even up the heights.
Hardwood
Sold
H 29 in W 24 in D 25.5 in
4 Handmade Vintage Pine Windsor Barrel Back Farmhouse Dining Chairs Tavern Pub
Located in Dayton, OH
4 vintage windsor style pine barrel back saloon or Caboose dining arm chairs, circa 1960s.
Pine
20th Century Pair of French, Gilt Rococo Saloon Armchairs
Located in Lingfield, West Sussex
Here we have a beautiful French Rococo pair of chairs. The giltwood work is in fantastic condition, along with the beautiful fabric. Matching sofa in another listing.
Wood
$3,198
H 32.88 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
FOUR STUNNING LOUIS XVI FRENCH CARVED GILTWOOD DOUBLE CANED BERGERE SIiDE CHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptional set of four sublime Louis XVI French Carved Giltwood and double Caned Bergère side chairs ...
Rattan, Giltwood
Set Of 4 19th Century Windsor Wheelback Chairs
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine set of four 19th-century English Windsor chairs in chestnut with a wheelback . Very beautiful model called wheelback with a decoration on the back. Very beautiful set which h...
Oak
$3,995 / set
H 42.5 in W 21.25 in D 20.5 in
Set of 4 French Carved Gilded Louis XV 19th Century Dining or Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite set of four French Louis XV style dining or side chairs from the 19th century exemplifies the opulence and craftsmanship of the Rococo revival period. Each chair is ri...
Walnut
$1,980Sale Price / set|55% Off
H 32.5 in W 15 in D 19 in
Victoria Regina Era Rustic English Original Farm Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Unique, crudely handcrafted farm chairs, one baring the "VR" and crown stamp of Queen Victoria (May 1819 –January 1901) of England. Each retains it's antique charm without alteratio...
Wood
$3,595 / set
H 31 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of 6 Early 20thC Firehouse Windsor Oak & Walnut Dining Chairs C1910
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 6 firehouse windsor armchairs in walnut and oak. Refinished and looking great, all nice and tight. Wide and comfy built to last. Priced and sold as a set of six. Hav...
Oak, Walnut
Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of six French 20th century carved beech dining chairs crafted in the grand Louis XVI taste. The oval balloon back or cameo frames feature an opulent silver cloud or oyste...
Brass
Antique Solid Oak Banker's or Library Swivel Desk Chair c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique solid oak adjustable swivel banker's or library desk chair in a mahogany finish featuring a classic vertical slat back and a heavy cast-iron swivel base with rolling c...
Steel, Iron
French 19th Century Louis XVI Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Carmine, TX
Elegant set of six 19th-century French Louis XVI dining chairs, crafted in carved painted walnut with fluted legs and classic neoclassical detailing. Newly upholstered in a charming ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Paint
French 19th Century Louis XVI Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Carmine, TX
A set of six 19th century Louis XVI-style dining chairs featuring classic square backs, fluted tapered legs, and carved rosette corner details. Upholstered in an elegant geometric pa...
Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Paint
$760Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Antique Set of Four Victorian Walnut & Pressed Cane Dining Chairs, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of four Victorian dining chairs offer walnut construction with shaped rail having burl insets over cane seats and raised on turned legs, c1890. Measures- 34.5''H x 19'...
Cane, Walnut
$6,480
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 17.5 in
Set of Six French Napoleon III Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs, Circa 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A refined set of six antique French dining chairs crafted in the Louis XVI taste during the Napoleon III period, circa 1890. Each chair features a square, gently tapered back with fi...
Upholstery, Wood
$950
H 34.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
Golden oak swivel tilt English bankers desk or task chair in original finish
By B.L. Marble Chair Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Solid oak and steel bankers task or desk chair . Solid golden oak chair with heavy duty steel ball bearing swivel tilt mechanism . Mfr. by the B.L. Marble co. possibly 100 years ag...
Steel
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
19thc Ranch Style Pressed Back Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc original old surface pressed back chairs in fine sturdy condition. The set of a great cowboy or Ralph Lauren Double RL look !!! Fantastic condition and very comfortable.
Wood
Late 20th Century Set of Six Windsor Style Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Elkton, MD
Set of six Windsor-style dining chairs in oak, each with a shaped seat, spindle back, and curved top rail. Frames supported by turned legs with stretchers.
Wood, Oak
$2,500 / set
H 35.25 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Set of Six Beautiful Antique Dining Chairs, Hickory, Virginia, 1880s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful set of six antique dining chairs, each chair is unique and a little different in size. Made in Virginia, 1880.
Hickory
$1,640 / set
H 38.19 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Set of 4 French Provincial Oak Chairs with Rush Seats, Circa 1900
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming set of four French Provincial dining chairs, dating to circa 1900, beautifully captures the warmth and authenticity of rural craftsmanship. Made from solid oak, the fra...
Oak, Rush
Antique Early American 19th Century Pine Plantation Desk
Located in Forney, TX
An early American 19th century pine plantation desk with nicely aged patina. Born in the Mid-Atlantic region / Southern United States, circa 1800s, hand-crafted of solid pine wood w...
Pine
$1,354 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
$1,851
H 53.94 in W 39.38 in D 0.2 in
Medieval Petit Point Tapestry Around 1980 - 1m37hx1m00l - N° 1146
By Aubusson Manufacture, Royal Manufacture of Aubusson
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
Wool, Silk
Country House Library Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An elegant George III style mahogany library chair, with brass castors. Can be supplied in specialist aged leather or upholstered in the clients own material. Bespoke sizing, design ...
Brass
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...
Brass
Charles Pollock Desk Chair by Knoll in Burnt Orange
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Charles Pollock for Knoll executive chair in burnt orange. This leather executive desk chair has swivel base with adjustable height. Base with all wheels in working condition...
Metal
Georgian Style Tufted Cigar Leather Wingback Chair and Ottoman
By Schafer Brothers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsomely aged Georgian tufted wingback chair and matching ottoman crafted by Schafer Bros. The large armchair features a mahogany hardwood frame with fully developed wings and a ge...
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Gentleman’s Brass Valet Butler
By Dorothy Draper, Ralph Lauren
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage aged piece that is sculptural with purpose. Known as a gentleman’s butler or silent butler, these pieces hold an outfit keeping organized and ready to wear. The ha...
Brass
Huge MCM Style Brass Pendant Uplighter with 4 lights
By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier, Gino Sarfatti
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
MCM style BRASS pendant Uplighter with 4 lights . Concave and convex disc are hand spun with prime quality brass . Solid sturdy hardware and construction . Diameter 30 in Low...
Brass
$2,222
H 38.59 in Dm 13 in
Rattan and Wicker Wire Italian Modernist Conic Pendant / Hanging Light, 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern woven wicker wire and rattan conical shaped lantern or pendant ceiling lamp. Italy, 1960s. The woven wicker shade of this lamp is accented by vertical rattan stic...
Wire
$341,880
H 165.36 in W 290.56 in D 216.54 in
Louis XVI Style Panelling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare Napoleon III style paneled room in blackened wood (stained beech) with its fireplace in stucco in imitation of porphyry. The fireplace, which is the centerpiece of this paneled...
Bronze
$1,694Sale Price|25% Off
H 42.33 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Arts & Crafts Three Tier Open Frame Revolving Bookcase With Slatted Sections
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Arts & Crafts Three Tier Open Frame Revolving Bookcase With Slatted Sections This is a substantial antique oak open bookcase or étagère, with an unusually distinctive caged or ...
Oak
Antique Edwardian Revolving Bookcase
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique Edwardian revolving bookcase. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period. It is of exceptional quality, with a beautiful and useful d...
Wood
Modern Satin Brass Sarah Ceiling Pendant in Tan Leather 18" Drum
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Composed of a hand-sewn leather drum fitted between a satin brass top and bottom ring, the Sarah can be customized with the drop height that is right for your space and the pipe can ...
Brass
$11,920
H 55 in W 28 in D 5 in
Exceptional Large Superb Venetian Etched Murano Glass Mirror Antique 1890 -1900s
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Nuernberg, DE
It is a delightful classic Venetian mirror from the island of Murano in glass mirror surrounded with handmade dark pink / burgundy glass flowers, engraved and worked entirely by hand...
Mirror, Wood, Murano Glass
$68,045
H 85.04 in W 118.12 in D 86.62 in
1946 Bespoke Handmade Art Deco Bar Engraved Bevel Mirror, Early 20th Century A
Located in Lewes, England
This incredible Art Deco bar was handmade and installed in an apartment in St Johns Wood in London in 1946 and has remained there until the death of its owner. It is beautifully cr...
Hardwood
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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